What would it cost to introduce a universal supplementation program in India?
The table excludes potassium, phosphorus, iodine and flouride as deficiencies for those are rare
| Nutrient | Adults RDA | Children 4-8 years RDA | Children 9-13 years RDA | Bulk Price (per kg) | Cost per Adult RDA (Lower) | Cost per Adult RDA (Average) | Cost per Adult RDA (Higher) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 900 mcg | 400 mcg | 600 mcg | ₹5,000 - ₹15,000 | ₹0.0045 | ₹0.00975 | ₹0.0135 |
| Vitamin C | 90 mg | 25 mg | 45 mg | ₹500 - ₹1,500 | ₹0.00045 | ₹0.00090 | ₹0.00135 |
| Vitamin D | 15 mcg | 15 mcg | 15 mcg | ₹20,000 - ₹50,000 | ₹0.003 | ₹0.015 | ₹0.0225 |
| Vitamin E | 15 mg | 7 mg | 11 mg | ₹2,000 - ₹5,000 | ₹0.0003 | ₹0.000525 | ₹0.00075 |
| Vitamin K | 120 mcg | 55 mcg | 60 mcg | ₹8,000 - ₹20,000 | ₹0.0096 | ₹0.0144 | ₹0.0192 |
| Calcium | 1000 mg | 1000 mg | 1300 mg | ₹100 - ₹300 | ₹0.0001 | ₹0.0002 | ₹0.0003 |
| Magnesium | 400 mg | 130 mg | 240 mg | ₹200 - ₹600 | ₹0.00008 | ₹0.00016 | ₹0.00024 |
| Iron | 8 mg | 10 mg | 8 mg | ₹200 - ₹600 | ₹0.000016 | ₹0.000032 | ₹0.000048 |
| Zinc | 11 mg | 5 mg | 8 mg | ₹500 - ₹1,500 | ₹0.000055 | ₹0.00011 | ₹0.000165 |
| Selenium | 55 mcg | 30 mcg | 40 mcg | ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 | ₹0.000055 | ₹0.00011 | ₹0.000165 |
| Copper | 900 mcg | 440 mcg | 700 mcg | ₹500 - ₹1,500 | ₹0.00045 | ₹0.0009 | ₹0.00135 |
| Molybdenum | 45 mcg | 22 mcg | 34 mcg | ₹10,000 - ₹30,000 | ₹0.00045 | ₹0.0009 | ₹0.00135 |
| Chromium | 35 mcg | Not well-established | Not well-established | ₹5,000 - ₹15,000 | ₹0.000175 | ₹0.00035 | ₹0.000525 |
| Manganese | 2.3 mg | Not well-established | Not well-established | ₹500 - ₹1,500 | ₹0.00000115 | ₹0.0000023 | ₹0.00000345 |
| TOTALS | ₹0.02 | ₹0.04 | ₹0.06 |